Group Dog Training

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Puppy Head Start

The DogBoy’s AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. DogBoy’s is now offering puppy class with AKC S.T.A.R. curriculum as well as DogBoy’s original behavioral based training and socialization program. The training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs & people. Upon completion of the class your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal. This class is designed for puppies 8 to 24 weeks of age. Puppies need to be 16 weeks or younger at the start of class.

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Starts: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $175, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA

Puppy Head Start & Level I Combination Class
Starts: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 12 weeks (no class on Thursday, October 21st and Thursday, November 25th)
Cost: $300, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainers: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA and Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA
** This class combines both our Puppy Head Start and Level I curriculum

Exposing our puppies to the world without all their vaccinations is always a concern, but we feel that the benefits of socializing our healthy puppies in a safe environment far outweigh the risks. Please read the following links to learn more:

http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/images/stories/Position_Statements/puppy%20socialization.pdf

http://www.vet.purdue.edu/animalbehavior/forms/pc_letter_vacc.pdf

Level I Obedience: Behavior 101 and House Manners

We call this course Behavior 101 since owners get a firm understanding of how the doggy mind works, why your dog does what she does and how to change negative behaviors into desirable ones. We also incorporate basic obedience in a fun, conversational way. This is a great class for those who want to grow closer to their dog and learn how she thinks. This class is designed for dogs six months or older. The first class is a discussion class for humans only, dogs start on class two. Classes tend to last about 90 minutes.

Special Interest Level I classes:

Level I Obedience for Shy Dogs

Starts: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class Saturday, September 4th)
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA
** Designed to assist owners in managing their dog's shyness and anxiety in a positive, stress-free manner, this class focuses on confidence building, obedience and tools to relieve stress in our wallflower dogs

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Level I Obedience:

Starts: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 11 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons

Starts: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons

Starts: Friday, September 10, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

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Starts: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 11 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA

Starts: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

Level I and II Combination Class
Starts: Monday, September 13, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: $250, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA and Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA
** This class combines both Level I and II curriculum

Starts: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class Sunday, October 24th)
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

Starts: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class Wednesday, November 24th)
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons

Starts: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class Saturday, November 27th)
Cost: $165, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA

Level II Obedience: Distance Control

This class is for those who have passed Level I Obedience. This fun and fast-paced class focuses on distractions, distance work and targeting. It takes obedience to the next level and you will learn a lot of new skills with your dog.

Starts: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Time: 11 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class Saturday, November 27th)
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Amanda Simmons

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Agility Level I

Agility is a great way for you and your dog to do something together in a controlled manner, all while having a terrific time! You'll have a hands-on chance to train your dog through beginning agility obstacles, basic commands and the use of body language. Our agility classes are behaviorally based and are for those who just want to have fun with their dog. We like to call this class Fungility!

Starts: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 5 weeks
Cost: $125, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA

Agility Rotation

For those wanting to continue on with the skills learned in Agility I, these classes sessions cover different material each time such as front and rear crosses, body language and targeting. You will polish your agility skills with a fun course to run each week as well. You may attend as many classes as you like, but you must register in advance for each session you plan on attending. For more information about what skill is covered each week, contact Rebecca at rebecca@dogboys.com

Dates:
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $100 for all four classes or $25/class
Trainer: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

We like to call this class Level I and a Half as it expands and strengthens all the great skills our dogs learned in Level I Obedience. We work specifically on the ten AKC CGC test items, including loose leash walking past other dogs, appropriate greetings with friendly people, and the ability to confidently handle the sounds and movements that are common in daily life. This class will give you the tools and skills to handle your dog in public.

Classes will be held at DogBoy's as well as various parks around Austin and Pflugerville.

Starts: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA

Leash Reactivity Class

It's hard to walk a dog on-leash who is reactive to other dogs or people. This intensive class will help give you the tools needed to make leash walking fun again and less stressful for both you and your dog. This class includes a private, one-on-one lesson with the trainer prior to the first class. The remaining classes will meet at DogBoy's as well as local parks.

Starts: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 4 p.m. ** Private Lesson by appointment prior to September 25th
Duration: 4 classes on September 25th, October 9th, October 16th and October 30th
Cost: $350, requires a $75 non-refundable deposit and includes the private lesson
Trainers: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA and Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA

Starts: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time: 4 p.m. ** Private Lesson by appointment prior to November 13th
Duration: 4 classes on November 13th, November 20th, December 4th and December 11th
Cost: $350, requires a $75 non-refundable deposit and includes the private lesson
Trainers: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA and Amanda Simmons

Leash Walking/Recall

This class will concentrate on the two things people mention they want to work on the most: getting their dog to come when called and leash walking. In this outside class you will learn a reliable recall as well as fun, new ways of getting your dog to stop pulling. And you will definitely build a better bond with your dog through all the fun games in class! Offered to those who have taken DogBoy's Level I Obedience class.

Starts: Monday, September 13, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $125, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

Rally-Obedience I

In this fun class you and your dog will work as a team, loose-leash walking with your dog on your left side, through a course of specific skills: sits, downs, stands, stays and turns. You will also learn how to use your body language to communicate to your dog. This class covers the signs you encounter in Rally events and we also practice some courses. Whether or not you plan to compete in Rally, watch your dog's loose-leash, obedience and attention skills skyrocket while having a lot of fun! This class is offered to those who have graduated from our Level I Obedience class. Classes will meet both inside and outside depending on the weather.

Starts: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class on Wednesday, October 20th)
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

Starts: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.
Duration: 6 weeks (no class on Saturday, November 27th)
Cost: $150, includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

Rally-Obedience Coursework

For those wanting to continue the progress you and your dog achieved in Rally-Obedience I, our coursework class is a great way to keep up with those fabulous skills. In this class we will refine our skills while practicing fun and challenging courses each week. This class will meet both inside and outside depending on the weather.

Starts: Sunday, September 12, 2010 -- Sorry, this class is FULL
Time: 1 p.m.
Duration: 12 weeks (no class on Sunday, October 24th and November 28th)
Cost:
$150 for 6 classes ($25/class), includes $75 non-refundable deposit
$180 for 8 classes ($22.50/class), includes $75 non-refundable deposit
$255 for 12 classes ($21.25/class), includes $75 non-refundable deposit
Trainer: Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA

The Sampler

Want to try a variety of different activities with your dog after Level I Obedience? Then The Sampler is for you! Each week of this four week class offers something new and exciting. You'll get a taste of Agility, Rally, Tricks and Advance Obedience as well as a chance to meet the trainers at DogBoy's.

Starts: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 11 a.m.
Duration: 4 weeks (no class on Saturday, October 23rd)
Cost: $100, includes $50 deposit
Trainers: Rebecca Andrews, CPDT-KA, Paula Baker Prince, CPDT-KA, Amanda Simmons, Marcella Slaughter, CPDT-KA

Which Class is Right for You?

Have you taken a class somewhere else and not sure which class may be best for you? We recommend you start with Level I Obedience. Our Level I class, taught by Certified Professional Dog Trainers, is behavioral-based and is a foundation for our other classes. Our positive, relationship-building approach -- which includes guidance about setting up households, information about diet and insight into how our behavior affects our dogs' behavior -- is fundamental to getting the most out of our advanced classes.

If you have taken classes elsewhere you'll have a head start in our Level I, but it will still be challenging and rewarding for both you and your dog. It's a great chance to polish your obedience skills before moving on to Canine Good Citizen, Level II Obedience or any other class.

Below are client comments about our Level I Obedience class:

"[I] was given tips and instructions personalized to me and my particular dog"

"Our goals were beyond met"

"[My dog] is a much better dog today than she was three weeks ago"

"[Our trainer] provided a customized approach based on each dog's strengths and circumstances"

"We had a blast!"

"I went in with the goal of improving my relationship with my dog and it exceeded my expectations"

Taking a basic obedience class somewhere else does not exempt you from taking Level I Obedience class with us. Come join a Level I class and see what sets us apart!

EVERY class requires a non-refundable deposit.

Contact our office for more information at 251-7600 or training@dogboys.com. Because we keep our classes small, you are guaranteed more individual attention and instruction from our trainers. Classes fill up quickly so sign up as soon as you can! We do require a non-refundable deposit to hold your spot in the class. The remaining payment for class is due at the first class.

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WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Due to inclement weather we sometimes have to cancel classes. If class will be cancelled trainers will contact you approximately two hours before class and an additional class will be added the following week.